Courses For Kinesiology at Anderson University South Carolina
Kinesiology (KIN)
Students may receive credit toward graduation for a maximum of two activity courses.
Veterans may exempt the physical education requirement by presenting a request to the
Registrar. The general education requirement in physical education can be satisfied by one
or more ROTC courses.
101-117. Activity Classes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)
Knowledge, skills, and participation in various physical activities; evidence of health status
may be required. Graded by pass/fail only.
101. Basketball
103. Beginning Tennis
104. Badminton
105. Golf
106. Weight Training
107. Fitness Jogging
108. Fitness Walking
109. Aerobics
110. Fitness Swimming
113. Karate/Kickboxing
114. Racquetball
115. Advanced Karate
116. Scuba Diving*
117. Intermediate Tennis
*Extra Course Fee Required
121. Sports Officiating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)
Study of rules and techniques for officiating softball, basketball, volleyball, and football;
practical experience opportunities offered during intramural competition.
132. Introduction to Physical Education and Sport Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of roles and responsibilities of professionals in physical education and exercise
science. The relationship of the field to education, its history, current trends and
philosophies that underlie its sub-disciplines. Career opportunities will also be explored.
135. Lifetime Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)
Survey of concepts of lifetime physical fitness and health; topics include positive effects
of exercise on the heart and blood vessels, obesity and proper diet, body mechanics, stress
management and other contemporary health-related problems.
210. Coaching Methods of Basketball, Baseball and Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of game strategies, organization, skill development and analysis, and safety concerns;
all students participate in basketball (1/2 semester) and choose between baseball/softball
(1/2 semester).
211. Coaching Methods of Soccer, Volleyball and Football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of game strategies, skill development, organizational issues, and safety concerns;
all students participate in soccer (1/2 semester) and choose between volleyball/football
(1/2 semester).
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212. Coaching Methods of Track & Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)
Study of planning strategies, skill analysis, skill development, and meet management.
227. Care and Prevention of Exercise Injuries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of theoretical and practical methods of preventing, treating, and rehabilitating
injuries that occur during sport and exercise; topics include taping and bandaging; first
aid and CPR certification; massage; use of physical therapy modalities. A $40.00 lab fee is
required. (Fall)
260. Motor Development and Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of motor development and physical changes across the lifespan with emphasis on the
sequential process of motor behavior, factors influencing skill development and learning,
and optimal conditions. (Fall)
289. Measurement and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of methods in measuring and evaluating physical performance, knowledge and
attitudes, procedures for evaluating tests and their results and data analysis techniques.
Prerequisites: MAT 108. (Fall)
301. Exercise Physiology I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Introduction to the physiological effects of human physical activity; topics include
neuromuscular, cardiovascular-respiratory and metabolic responses and adaptations
to exercise and training. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and CHE 101 or permission of
instructor. (Fall)
310. Organization and Administration of Sport and Physical Education . . . . . . . . . (3)
Introduction to basic principles of organizing, managing, and evaluating sport and physical
education programs, the principles of finance and fundraising as applied to sport and
physical education; and related topics for the development of all managers in sport-related
careers. (Fall)
321. Sport and Exercise Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Survey of psychological principles applicable to coaching and exercise situations; topics
include the understanding of participants, sport and exercise environments, and group
processes; enhancing performance, health and well-being; and facilitating psychological
growth and development.
335. Sport in Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of the nature, function, and relationships of sport and society; topics include
recreational, educational, and professional sport in social and cultural contexts and the
social variables that affect participation are presented.
340. Kinesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Anatomical and kinesiological principles involved in movement and sport skills; includes
anatomy, movement terminology, muscle mechanics and function and analysis of motor
skills. Prerequisite: BIO 201. (Spring)
365. Nutritional Aspects of Health/Human Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Detailed study of nutrition emphasizing structure, function, and selection of food to
improve health and human performance; topics include estimation of energy needs,
fluid balance, food fads, and nutritional needs of the body during various stages of life.
Prerequisite: KIN 135 or permission of instructor. (Spring)
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389. Research Methods in the Exercise/Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Design and application of research projects measuring cognitive, affective and psychomotor
performance; including statistical procedures and interpretation of published research in
the discipline. Prerequisites: KIN 289. (Fall)
401. Exercise Physiology II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Principles of human physiology, neuromuscular, cardiovascular-respiratory and
metabolic responses to exercise with special emphasis on the application of physiological
findings to practical problems related to human physical activity such as diet,
environmental conditions, gender, body composition, and health aspects. Prerequisites:
KIN 301. (Spring)
440. Biomechanics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of mechanical principles of human movement; topics include basic mechanics,
kinematics, kinetics and modeling of human movement. Emphasis is on the quantitative
analysis of human movement. Prerequisites: KIN 340 and BIO 201. (Fall)
470. Scientific Principles of Conditioning and Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Designing and implementing individualized, scientifically based exercise prescriptions for
athletic conditioning or physical fitness development, including development of muscular
strength and endurance, aerobic and anaerobic power, flexibility, and weight control or
reduction. Prerequisite: KIN 301 and KIN 340. (Spring)
475. Exercise Diagnosis and Prescription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Study of exercise physiology and exercise prescription for clinical populations with
particular attention on the study of acute and chronic responses to exercise in patients
with cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal diseases; special topics include
pathophysiology of the disease process, clinical assessment of disease severity, exercise
testing in clinical populations, exercise prescription in medium and high-risk clinical
populations. Prerequisites: KIN 301 and BIO 201. (Spring)
480. Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1-4)
Placement in exercise science laboratories, sport and fitness facilities, or clinical settings
for experiential learning opportunities under the supervision of professionals and college
faculty. Prerequisites: KIN 301 and permission of instructor. Graded by pass/fail only.
490. Senior Seminar in Kinesiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
Presentation and discussion of various topics related to current science and issues regarding
human performance, fitness, health, and nutrition. Prerequisites: Senior standing, KIN
301, and permission of instructor.
492. Current Topics in Kinesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)
A writing-intensive course designed to introduce students to a variety of current topics in
Kinesiology. Students will review original research in professional journals and through
several writing assignments express their comprehension of a topic of self-interest.
Prerequisites: senior standing, KIN 301, and, KIN 389
498. Directed Research in Physical Education and Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . (1-3)
On-campus study or research experience under a specialist in student’s field of interest;
arranged through the Exercise Science Program Coordinator. Prerequisites: KIN 389 and
permission of the instructor.
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